There is a growing realization globally that the surging power demands
cannot be met forever with all the available conventional sources or
methods. The average global power consumption of 15 terawatts is a
number which may sound mind boggling if only the perspective was set in
2008. Today, the global energy demands have soared much farther than
that. The scenario only starts looking painful once the monopoly of
fossil fuels is factored in and their impact on the environment. It is,
however, not a lost cause. It is a simple case of work in progress as
human ingenuity often overrules natural limitation.

The report equips the user with a comprehensive understanding of the
basics of the global nuclear energy industry. This is delivered through
a historical perspective of the industry as well as the revival phase of
nuclear energy. The report delves into a complete profile of global
nuclear power industry by explaining the revival phase as well as basics
of nuclear power plants. The various possibilities which are being
explored for augmentation of nuclear capacity, life extensions or even
decommissioning are also explained in this report.

The report delivers a technical understanding of nuclear turbine
technology and some of the turbines made in this industry by various
contributors worldwide. The nuclear turbine market is further analyzed
by studying the impact of power uprating and application of some bold
steps such as modernization of steam turbines for nuclear power plants.
Taking a divergent view, this report peppers the development of nuclear
turbine technology in comparison to the fossil turbines and some of
challenges coming forward by the implementation of nuclear turbines.